Artwork
Priestess in the Greek Style, Plate 8
Priestess in the Greek Style, Plate 8 is a print by the Romanticist artist Benigno Bossi. It dates from 1771 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Priestess in the Greek Style, Plate 8 is a print by Benigno Bossi, created in 1771. It is a black-and-white drawing held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in flowing robes, wearing a turban and necklace, and holding a decorated box with symbolic carvings and hanging ropes. The title suggests the figure is a priestess, presented in a style evoking ancient Greece.
Technique & Style
The drawing combines elements of ancient Greek style with 18th-century clothing, blending historical reference with contemporary fashion.
Context
This work reflects the 18th-century artistic interest in history and mystery, a precursor to the Romanticism movement, which often drew upon historical and mystical themes.
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